WASHINGTON, D.C. – FEBRUARY 28, 2018 – The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. an award-winning five-star hotel nestled in the heart of historic Georgetown, is thrilled to usher in the return of cherry blossom season in our nation’s capital.

Every spring, D.C. celebrates approximately 3,000 cherry trees gifted from Tokyo in 1912 honoring the longstanding friendship between the United States and Japan. In celebration of their annual bloom, the city draws in visitors and tourists from all corners of the world who come to bear witness to the cherry trees in bloom. From March through April, the cherry blossoms bejewel the city’s architectural landscape with sweet pink petals and are a pinnacle in the capital calendar.

To celebrate this delicate and precious flower, The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. has created an array of decadently luxurious cherry blossom-inspired offerings unlike anything else in the city. Highlights include a premium, anti-aging Cherry Blossom Youth Infusion Facial; private three-hour pedicab ride with a packed picnic for two; breakfast enhancements such as sour cherry compote pancakes; and more.

CHERRY BLOSSOM DINING & COCKTAIL SPECIALSIn honor of the blooming cherry blossoms, Chef Ismael Gutierrez and Mixologist John Peak have been inspired by the historic season by bringing cherry blossom themed cocktails and breakfast items to the menu including:

*Cherry Blossom inspired F&B offerings available March 1 through April 30, 2018.

CHERRY BLOSSOM ROOM PACKAGEExperience the National Cherry Blossom Festival in one of the most intimate ways possible. This spring, the property is offering guests a special overnight package that features a picnic and private, three-hour pedicab ride for two to Hains Point including a full, American breakfast, cherry blossom welcome amenity, and complimentary valet parking. The Cherry Blossom Room Package starts at $1,049 per night and includes:

Overnight Accommodations

Tour & Packed Picnic of the Cherry Blossoms to Hains Point via Pedicab

CHERRY BLOSSOM SPA PROGRAMMINGIn honor of the cherry blossoms, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Georgetown will be offering a seasonally-inspired Youth Infusion Facial, available exclusively from March 1 to April 30, 2018.

Cherry Blossom Youth Infusion Facial(150 minutes, $525): Premium anti-aging facial using luxurious botanical and organic ingredients from cherries, magnolia bark, red currants and elderflower. A powerhouse in anti-oxidants, this facial will hydrate, improving skin vitality and elasticity. This gentle exfoliating peel is suited for all skin types to reduce fine lines to reveal a new level of luminosity to the skin to leave one with an instantly younger looking appearance.